Caretaking for my Mom is Taking a Toll on My Mental Health

Hi! Sorry you are experiencing those feelings... many people who care for loved ones experience something called "caregiver burnout". Do you think your mom knows what kind of a toll her requests are taking on you? Perhaps she doesn't realize the extent of how much strain she is putting on you. I think it would be beneficial for you both to sit down and have a dedicated conversation to talk about how you are feeling, and for you to describe the tasks that cause you stress. Of course your mom can express her thoughts and feelings to you too. You may need to set limits on how much you are able to take on and reinforce a need for additional help.

What is her condition if i may ask? your feelings are very normal,and if you truly feel that this is something that needs to be addressed asap,i would say approach her without delay,regardless if it makes you feel guilty because you are human,and your happiness matters just as much as hers.

That’s tough, obviously you want to help her with any needs she has but nobody likes being taken advantage of either have you tried talking to her about it or maybe getting her a part time nurse? I know that there’s programs where you can get nursing assistance for free or at a really low cost